On December 24, 2017, a CESSNA 172 S was involved in an aviation accident near Providenciales, Turks And Caicos Islands. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The UK government notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 172S on December 24, 2017, in Turks and Caicos Islands. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
Accident Notification
The government of the United Kingdom has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Cessna 172S airplane. The accident occurred on December 24, 2017, in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Investigation Arrangements
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) in its investigation. All investigative information will be released by the government of the United Kingdom.
Updates
Further details regarding the accident have not been disclosed by the investigating authorities. The investigation is ongoing.
Related events
Same aircraft family
24 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172B
23 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
18 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
16 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172M (CK Aviation LLC)
9 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
8 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N
7 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Tin Cup Investments INC)
24 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172M
21 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172P (Vascular Wings LLC)
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Ocala Aviation Services INC)
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Foothill Aircraft Sales and Service Inc.)
9 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Kimber 123 Holdings LLC)
What happened in the 24 Dec 2017 CESSNA 172 S accident near Providenciales, Turks And Caicos Islands?
The UK government notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 172S on December 24, 2017, in Turks and Caicos Islands. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Dec 2017 CESSNA 172 S accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Dec 2017 involved a CESSNA 172 S, at Providenciales, Turks And Caicos Islands.
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